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WED., APRIL 30
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Quarterly Review meeting, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489
ADVENTURER TELLS STORY
Brant Didden talks about his Mt. Everest climb in 2001 to raise money for schools in Nepal, at the Westside Waldorf School, 17310 Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades, 8:30 p.m. 310.454.7064
THURS., MAY 1
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education has one of its rare meetings in Malibu with the special education issue on the agenda, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 5:30 p.m. www.smmusd.org
FRI., MAY 2
HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION
Two Holocaust survivors saved by Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg speak, at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, 24855 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.317.1364
BALLROOM UNDER THE STAIRS
Dinner and dancing featuring the Bob Noval Quartet, at BeauRivage Restaurant, 26025 PCH, 8 p.m. $65 for dinner and dance, $20 for open dance. 310.795.0269
BENEFIT FOR VETERANS’ MENTAL HEALTH
The Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center holds its annual “Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards,” with benefit raising money for mental health care for those who can’t afford it, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, 11:30 a.m. $150. 310.659.5517
SAT., MAY 3
MULTIMEDIA CONCERT
Actor John Malkovich stars and directs “Seduction and Despair,” a multimedia concert featuring the Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, at Santa Monica High School’s Barnum Hall, 601 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, 8 p.m. (encore presentation May 4 at 4 p.m.), $25-$49. www.musicaangelica.org
SAFETY HARBOR KIDS
Annual meeting to discuss solutions for child homelessness followed by picnic and polo, at the Will Rogers Park Polo Field, 1501 Will Rogers Park Rd. in Pacific Palisades, 1 p.m. www.safetyharborkids.org
ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION
Free chance to discard old electronics, at Sam’s Club parking lot, 2401 North Rose Ave. in Oxnard, 10 a.m. 805.890.2193
BEACH JUNIOR
LIFEGUARD TRYOUTS
Tryouts to become a Leo Carrillo State Beach junior lifeguard, with six-week training session beginning July 7, at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Dr., 1 p.m. 310.457.5775
SUN., MAY 4
FIESTA CABRILLO
Annual festival includes carnival games, giant slide, climbing wall, silent auction and authentic Mexican food and music, at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr., 11 a.m. 310.457.0360
MAGIC & WINE TASTING
Evening of magic with David Minkin and the wines of Rosenthal-The Malibu Estate Vineyard, at BeauRivage Restaurant, 6 p.m. $85, 310.795.0269
BIG SUNDAY
Beach clean-up at 10 a.m. followed by various community service activities, at Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, 24855 PCH, 11:30 a.m. 310.456.2178
CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Opportunity to see baby animals, meet the staff and take a guided tour, at the facility, 26026 Piuma Rd. in Calabasas, 12 p.m. 818.222.2658
THURS., MAY 8
RESPECT FOR LAW
Dave Lopez, awarding winning journalist and reporter for CBS News, is the keynote speaker for the Optimist Club program honoring local representatives from the legal system, Sheriff’s Department, Malibu Court and Pepperdine School of Law, at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507
FRI., MAY 9
FLIP FLOP BALL
Dinner and dancing with live ’70s music by the Renowned Boogie Nights to raise money for the Malibu Special Education Fund, at Spruzzo’s Restaurant, 29575 PCH, 6:30 p.m. $100. laureensills@aol.com
ROTARY BOOK COLLECTION
The Malibu Rotary Club collects new and gently used children’s books for needy schools and libraries, at Ralphs Market in Malibu Colony Plaza, 9:30 a.m. (collection continues on May 10 at 9:30 a.m. and May 11 at 10:30 a.m.) 310.456.6958
WOMEN IN FILM
Malibu actor Gary Lockwood is the guest speaker, at Charthouse Restaurant, 18412 PCH, 8 a.m. 310.457.8664
SAT., MAY 10
COOK’S TOUR
Tour four magnificent Malibu homes with a gourmet traveling tasting menu prepared by local prominent chefs, raising money for the Malibu Methodist Nursery and Infant/Toddler Center. Tour begins at school, 30128 Morning View Dr., 11 a.m. $60. 310.457.5144
MOTHER’S DAY TEA
Annual Mother’s Day luncheon at the historic Adamson House gardens, will include tour of the house. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 23200 PCH.$28 adults; $20 children; 310.456.8432
TOPANGA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Features music, dance and theater performances on three stages along with kids’ crafts, storytelling, food and drink, face painting, vendors and unique performers, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 11 a.m. $5-$8. www.topangachildresfestival.com
‘SHOWSTOPPERS’
The Diane Davisson Dancers, with members from Malibu and West Los Angeles, perform favorites from “Chicago,” “A Chorus Line,” Lullaby of Broadway” and more, at The Miles Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica, 8 p.m. (additional performances May 17 at 8 p.m. and May 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.) $15. 800.838.3006
MON., MAY 12
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda includes hearing on La Paz project, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6:30 p.m. 310.456.2489
ONGOING
‘OTHELLO’
The Los Angeles Shakespeare Co. performs the play, at the Globe Theater, 1909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, continues through May 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $20-$25. 310.455.9400
MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION JURIED EXHIBITION
“The Challenge of Colors” features oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels and photography, at Palisades Public Library Gallery, 861 Alma Real Dr. in Pacific Palisades; continues through May 2 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 310.454.4903
OPEN GYM
Open gym on Wednesdays for adult basketball at Malibu High School’s small gym, 30215 Morning View Dr., 6 p.m. 310.317.1364
WALKING CLUB
The Malibu Senior Center sponsors an afternoon walking club every Tuesday, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 4 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
CHABAD SERVICES
Services at Chabad of Malibu, 22933 PCH, every Friday at dusk and every Saturday at 10 a.m. 310.456.6588
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets every Thursday except the second one of each month at Guido’s Malibu, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. 310.589.9266
POINT DUME SHUTTLE SERVICE
Drives from Westward Beach to the Point Dume Natural Preserve on weekends and holidays; leaves every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 805.488.1827
MALIBU MEDITATION GROUP
The nondenominational group meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., 310.456.3591
YOUNG ADULTS CANCER SUPPORT
Free support group facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist meets the first and third Thursday of the month, at The Wellness Community, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Suite 1040 in Santa Monica, 7 p.m. 310.314.2555
LIONS CLUB
Meets first and third Wednesday every month, at Guido’s, 3874 Cross Creek Rd., 7 p.m. marc.goodman@pepperdine.edu
SPORT FISHING
Half-day trips leave from Malibu Pier, 23000 PCH, Wednesday-Sunday at 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. $37.50. 310.456.8031
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMITTEE
The Native American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 7 p.m. 310.457.5264
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
Meets the second Monday of each month at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 Fourth St. in Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m. 310.395.1308
MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE
Services on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., with Torah study on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., at MJC&S, 24855 PCH, 310.317.1364
CALVARY CHAPEL
Meets every Sunday at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr., 310.589.9673
MEDITATION GROUP
Forty-five minutes of quiet meditation followed by a sharing circle every Thursday at Malibu residence, 7:30 p.m. 310.456.3591
HOMELESS DINNER & BIBLE STUDY
All are welcome Thursdays at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., 7 p.m. 818.880.6372
ADAMSON HOUSE TOUR
Docent-led house tour Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., garden tour every Friday at 10 a.m., Malibu Lagoon Museum, 23200 PCH, 10 a.m. 310.456.8432
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 310.456.8714
GAME NIGHT
Bridge, mahjong, rummy, chess, Scrabble and more on Wednesdays at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
LIBRARY LIMO
Weekly bookmobile meets off Trancas Canyon Rd. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 310.456.8572
MALIBU ORCHID SOCIETY
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. in Pacific Palisades, 7 p.m. 310.459.7086
COMPUTER LAB
Chance for seniors to learn the basics about computers at the Malibu Senior Center, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., Fridays at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 357
PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 12:30 p.m. 310.456.3043
PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION
Meets the second and fourth Thursday every month at Malibu West Swim Club, 37056 PCH, 7 p.m. 310.392.5700
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:50 a.m., 575 Los Liones Dr. in Pacific Palisades, 310.459.3786.
MALIBU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., at Webster Elementary School, 3602 Winter Canyon Rd., www.malibupres.org
STORYTIMES
Story reading for children and their parents, with preschoolers ages 3-5 on Mondays at 4 p.m. and toddlers ages 0-3 on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., at the Malibu Library, 23519 Civic Center Way, 4 p.m. 310.456.6438
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MALIBU
Meets to plan programs as “Friend of Youth” at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays , 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507